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November 28, 2012

Club Nintendo Gold Nunchuk Sells Out Again, Will Return

by Justin Berube - 4:03 am EST
Total comments: 6 Source: (Nintendo of America Twitter), http://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/27358626...

Nintendo says it will be back after the New Year.

The Club Nintendo Gold Wii Nunchuk reward has sold out for the second time, however Nintendo has revealed via Twitter that it will return after the New Year.

The Gold Wii Nunchuk accessory was first released as a North American Club Nintendo reward last August, but quickly sold out. It was recently added for a second time just yesterday and once again it sold out.

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Dark Horse to Release Hyrule Historia Limited Edition

by Justin Berube - 12:02 am EST
Total comments: 17 Source: (Dark Horse), http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/23-043/The-Legend-o...

Hardcore Zelda fans will want one of the 4,000 copies produced.

Dark Horse will be releasing a Limited Edition translated version of Hyrule Historia. The Limited Edition version of the book includes a faux-leather hardcover with a debossed Gate of Time logo on the front, and will have gold gilded pages. This version of Hyrule Historia will be limited to 4,000 pieces and costs $69.99.

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November 27, 2012

Golden Classics Level Pack for NSMB2 Released in Japan 3DS

by Andrew Brown - 6:25 am EST
Total comments: 13

Update: Now coming to North America too!

Relive some retro level dreams in Coin Rush for free!

To celebrate the global tally total of over 300 billion coins, Nintendo has released a special Golden Classics Course Pack for New Super Mario Bros. 2 in Japan.

The pack will feature rearranged levels from Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. (levels 1-1, 1-2 and 1-4) and Super Mario Bros. 3 (1-1 and 1-5), with new features and secrets to fit in with the Coin Rush theme.

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Wii Mini Exclusive to Canada, Lacks Internet, GameCube Functionality Wii

by Tyler Ohlew - 5:50 am EST
Total comments: 73 Source: http://www.nintendo.com/wiimini?country=CA&lan...

Canada: home of poutine, three NWR staffers, and now the Wii Mini.

The Wii Mini will be exclusive to Canadians this holiday season, and will retail for $99.99.

The redesign, which we rumoured originally, will arrive on store shelves December 7. The system itself is matte black with a red border. and ships with a red Wii Remote Plus, and red Nunchuk.

The Wii Mini will not have any online functionality, and like current model regular Wii hardware, does not support GameCube backwards compatibility.

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Wii Mini Revealed Via Best Buy Website Wii

by Nicholas Bray - 4:09 am EST
Total comments: 18 Source: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/home.aspx?path=f9af28b...

The rumours were true, a mini Wii is on its way!

A new revision of the Wii called the Wii Mini is coming to store shelves next month. An image of the console is now live on Best Buy's Canadian website.

The newly redesigned mini Wii looks vastly different to the original Wii design. It features a black surface with a stylish red border around the edges of the console, and it looks more square-shaped than the original.

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November 26, 2012

ThruSpace Is the Latest Club Nintendo Reward WiiDS

by Zack Kaplan - 12:49 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: Club Nintendo, https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/32006....

You don't have to travel through space to download ThruSpace.

ThruSpace is now available for 150 coins on Club Nintendo.

From now until December 9, this WiiWare game can be downloaded for free on the Wii Shop Channel. Originally released in 2010, ThruSpace is a 3D Puzzle game which served as the inspiration for 3DS eShop title Ketzal's Corridors.

ThruSpace replaced the Virtual Console game Super Punch Out!! ThruSpace can be downloaded along with Touch Solitaire for 100 points until December 2.

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Wii U Sells 400,000 Last Week, Total Hardware 1.2 Million WiiU

by Tyler Ohlew - 12:46 pm EST
Total comments: 8 Source: CNET, http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57554183-235/nin...

Reggie says Wii U launch numbers are hindered only by supply.

In its launch week the Wii U sold over 400,000 units, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime told CNET.

Fils-Aime went on to say that Wii U deliveries sell out as soon as the systems hit the shelves, with supply the only limit on how well the console is performing.

In total, Nintendo... Read more...

November 25, 2012

Cloudberry Kingdom Not Coming This Month WiiU

by Daan Koopman - 3:40 pm EST
Total comments: 6 Source: (Pwnee Studios)

For rough and tough platforming, we will have to wait a little longer.

Cloudberry Kingdom, the upcoming Nintendo eShop title for Wii U, is not coming this month its developer, Pwnee Studios, confirmed.

In a response to our question of whether the game would launch this month as expected, we received the following response: ''Unfortunately it is not. Looks like we're going to delay for a bit and go for a simultaneous launch across multiple platforms.''

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Fan-made Album Dedicated to Sounds of Wii U Downloadable WiiU

by Daan Koopman - 3:31 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: (Dj Cutman), http://music.djcutman.com/album/wiiu-grooves

Listen to some free remixed tunes of some Wii U favourites!

Dj CUTMAN, a DJ with a love for video games and chiptune music, mixed some Wii U hardware and software tunes into a nine-song package.

The album, dubbed WiiU Grooves, brings music like the Nintendo eShop theme (Gone Shoppin') and the settings music (Remain Calm & Adjust Your Settings) and gives them new layers of tunes to enjoy. There are also songs dedicated to Nintendo Land, including ''Let's All Go to Nintendo Land!'' 

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3rd Annual NWR Live Podcast Telethon for Child's Play Site News

by Jonathan Metts - 9:24 am EST
Total comments: 96

We're doin' it live, for the kids, all over again! UPDATE: The full recording is now available -- all 9 hours!

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We're back with another mega-podcast for charity, all performed live with many opportunities to interact with the NWR crew and our special guests. Please consider supporting this event with a generous donation to Child's Play -- all money goes... Read more...

Wii U Becomes Profitable After One Game Sale WiiU

by Nicholas Bray - 5:17 am EST
Total comments: 8 Source: http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_22013695...

Nintendo may be taking a loss on the hardware, but it doesn't take much to recoup.

In a recent interview Nintendo of America's President Reggie Fils-Aime, has elaborated on how the Wii U hardware is currently being sold at a small loss, the first time in Nintendo history for a console.

Reggie stated that as soon as a customer buys just one piece of software, then that entire transaction becomes profitable.

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Nano Assault EX May Be Released in 2012 3DS

by Daan Koopman - 5:16 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: https://twitter.com/ShinenGames/status/27240123775...

The game is coming in a few weeks' time.

Nano Assault EX will be released in the coming weeks, and hopefully before the turn of the year. The developer has recently posted updates on their official Shinen Games Twitter account.

The reworked Nintendo eShop release for the 3DS was announced earlier this year, alongside with Nano Assault... Read more...

Scribblenauts Unlimited Delayed for Europe Until 2013 WiiU3DS

by Daan Koopman - 5:09 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: (NeoGAF), http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=44548...

Why? They can't give us a word.

Scribblenauts Unlimited for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will not come to Europe before the year closes. This was revealed by 5th Cell and Warner Brothers Interactive.

Reasons for the delay were not given, but studio boss Jeremiah Slaczka gave further insight on the NeoGAF forum, ''It's due to stuff I... Read more...

November 23, 2012

Rumor: Wii Mini Console RumorWii

by Andrew Brown - 6:31 pm EST
Total comments: 45

Could Nintendo's revolutionary console be getting another redesign?

Nintendo may be releasing another Wii redesign in the near future. The information was part of an internal release schedule from a major retailer that at this time we are unable to disclose. After combing through the details we've gleaned the following information:

Introducing the Wii Mini! Coming Dec 7 2012!WII MINI CONSOLECompact Nintendo Wii ConsoleComes with Sensor Bar, Nunchuk and Wii Remote Plus with Jacket.

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Wii U Midnight Launch in London WiiU

by Andrew Brown - 1:10 pm EST
Total comments: 3

Get on over to HMV early for a whole lot of free bonuses!

At midnight on Thursday November 29, residents of London can partake in the momentous launch of the Wii U console at the flagship HMV store on Oxford Street.

There are plenty of great incentives for Nintendo fans to take part in the celebrations, and the first to arrive will be royally rewarded for their efforts.

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3DS Remake of Space Harrier Coming to Japan 3DS

by Minoru Yamaizumi - 12:36 am EST
Total comments: 3 Source: http://sega.jp/topics/121122_6/

Get ready!

Sega recently revealed that 3D Space Harrier, a stereoscopic 3D remake of the beloved shooter on the Nintendo 3DS, is in development. 

This remake will be based on the arcade version of Space Harrier, which was originally released in 1985. It will be optimized for the 3DS, with stereoscopic... Read more...

November 22, 2012

24 Titles Confirmed for European Wii U Launch WiiU

by Tom Malina - 12:26 pm EST
Total comments: 3 Source: Press Release

Which ones will you be picking up?

Nintendo has officially confirmed 24 retail games for the Wii U launch in Europe, taking place just one week from now on November 30.

The line-up is mostly identical to the North American launch, with a couple of notable exceptions, such as Scribblenauts Unlimited and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge,... Read more...

Nintendo Download - November 22, 2012 3DSDSWii

by Tyler Ohlew - 12:26 pm EST
Total comments: 7

Crashmo N the Boys.

Before the madness of Black Friday takes hold of you in its firm, rough hands, what better way to spite it than to spend your money on non-discounted items! While those suckers are out there getting $20 HDTVs, you can be at home enjoying Crashmo, Zelda II: Adventure of Link, 3D Mahjongg, Ninja Master's, and Spirit Hunters Inc.: Light/Shadow.

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Amazon Instant Video, YouTube Apps Now Available on Wii U WiiU

by Zack Kaplan - 9:18 am EST
Total comments: 10 Source: http://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/27148187...

That was not such a long wait now was it?

Amazon Instant Video and YouTube are now available on Wii U.

By downloading the apps through the Wii U eShop, owners of the new system can stream videos through either services. 

Amazon Instant Video lets users stream movies and TV shows by either renting or buying them individually. Amazon... Read more...

November 21, 2012

Gold Nunchuk Returning to Club Nintendo Wii

by Justin Berube - 3:38 pm EST
Total comments: 18 Source: (Club Nintendo), http://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/29508.d...

Only available in limited quantities.

The Gold Wii Nunchuk accessory will return as a Club Nintendo reward on November 26, 2012 for 900 coins. 

Anyone interested is advised to order quickly since this reward will only be available in limited quantities.

The Gold Nunchuk was first introduced as a North American Club Nintendo reward... Read more...

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